Description: Standing 3'4", this man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has white hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is typically in her Merchant uniform. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is green, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her father's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered illithids who tried to eat her hand. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she very much looks the part of a Body Guard. With wild chestnut hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a Shepherd, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has worked as a Body Guard like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Aline isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. Aline is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Amethyst (90 gp).